Cool Whip Fruit Dip
This Cool Whip fruit dip is light, fluffy, and comes together in about 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients. It’s the easiest fruit dip with Cool Whip you’ll make and it disappears fast at parties!
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This fruit dip with Cool Whip is the one I bring when I need something fast and know it will get eaten. Four ingredients, no cooking, and it actually tastes good enough to eat with a spoon. The cream cheese keeps it from being too sweet and gives it enough body to hold up on a fruit tray without going runny.
The one thing that makes or breaks it: fold the Cool Whip in gently by hand at the end. If you use the electric mixer on that step you’ll knock all the air out and the dip goes flat and dense. Fold it with a spatula until just combined and you keep that light, fluffy texture.
What you’ll love about this Fruit Dip with Cool Whip:
Ingredients
Cool Whip (8 oz container, fully thawed): Make sure it’s completely thawed before you start or it won’t fold in smoothly. Homemade whipped cream works as a substitute but the texture will be slightly different.
Cream cheese (4 oz, softened): Full fat block cream cheese. Let it sit out for a full hour, not just 5 minutes. If it’s even slightly cold you’ll get lumps that don’t beat out no matter how long you mix. Don’t use the spreadable kind in a tub.
Powdered sugar (¼ cup): Sweetens the dip without making it gritty. Start with ¼ cup and add more to taste if you want it sweeter.
Vanilla extract (1 tsp): Balances the sweetness. Almond extract is a good substitute for a different flavor.
How to Make Cool Whip Fruit Dip
Step 1: Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Step 3: Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Step 4: Gently fold in the Cool Whip with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not use the electric mixer on this step — you’ll deflate the dip and lose the fluffy texture.
Step 5: Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
PRO TIP:
The dip is good right away but noticeably better after chilling overnight. If you have the time, make it the day before.
How Long Does This Keep?
Storage: Store leftover fruit dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
To Freeze: Not recommended. Freezing changes the texture and the dip won’t be fluffy when thawed.
What Can I Add to Cool Whip Fruit Dip?
Marshmallow fluff folded in with the Cool Whip makes the dip lighter and sweeter. Orange zest stirred in at the end adds a bright citrus flavor that works especially well with strawberries and pineapple. Mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top before serving are popular with kids.
Flavored cream cheese is an easy way to change the flavor profile, strawberry cream cheese is the most popular variation. Mascarpone can replace regular cream cheese for a smoother, richer version. Almond extract can replace vanilla for a different flavor.
Questions about this Cool Whip Cheese Fruit Dip:
What is the difference between Cool Whip fruit dip and marshmallow fruit dip?
Cool Whip fruit dip uses Cool Whip as the base and is lighter and less sweet. Marshmallow fruit dip uses marshmallow creme and has a denser, sweeter texture. Both use cream cheese. Which one you prefer is personal. My family likes both depending on the occasion.
Can I use flavored cream cheese?
Yes. Strawberry cream cheese is the most popular variation. Any flavored cream cheese works with the same recipe.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. It actually tastes better the next day. Make it up to 24 hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator.
Can kids help make this?
Yes. The only step that needs adult supervision is the electric mixer. The folding step is easy for kids to do.
What goes well with this Easy Fruit Dip Recipe?
Fresh fruit is the obvious choice! Strawberries, blueberries, grapes, apple slices, and pineapple all work well. Graham crackers and pound cake chunks are good for dipping too. My kids eat it just with a spoon!
Love easy dips? My Marshmallow Fruit Dip, Chocolate Fruit Dip, and Yogurt Fruit Dip are crowd pleasers too.
Cool Whip Fruit Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip thawed
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruits for dipping (strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, etc.)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. 4 ounces cream cheese
- Add powdered sugar and beat until well combined. 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip using a rubber spatula until well combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture. 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled with assorted fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
Pro Tip:
For the smoothest texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.Nutrition
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